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A country report for Argentina is presented from publisher S&P Global with topics including economic growth, country risk scores, and political structure.

A country report for Argentina is presented from publisher IHS Markit as of January 2021, with topics including political risk ratings, economic forecast through 2024, strength and weaknesses in the business environment, and risks to national security.

A country report for Southern Cone is presented, from publisher BMI Researcher, with topics including political risk, macroeconomic prospects and Argentina's default on its government debt obligations.

A country report for Argentina is presented from the publisher IHS as of November 30, 2015, with topics including country risk ratings, medium and long-term economic outlook, business strengths and weaknesses and political and economic risks.

A country report for Argentina is presented from publisher PRS Group with topics including Political, Financial and economic risk, investment profile and, government stability.

The article assesses the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security risks in Argentina as of November 19, 2014. Topics discussed include the presidential succession in 2015, the prevalence of crime, and the proposed elimination of foreign exchange and capital controls. Also mentioned are the country's short- and medium-term sovereign risk ratings, and the macroeconomic forecasts on various indicators including gross domestic product, consumer price index, and exchange rate.

The article offers information on the political risk and macroeconomic prospects in Latin America as of April 2014. Among the topics discussed include fiscal position of Chile that may cause bond issuances, weak gross domestic product and external demand, and goods trade surplus in Argentina. Moreover, several charts are presented which provide information on average inflation, fiscal deficit, and weakest retail sales since 2012.

This publication presents political risks and macroeconomic prospects in Latin America. The centre-left Nueva Mayoria (NM) coalition's gain in elections in Chile on November 17, 2013 may enable the passage of a tax reform bill in 2014. Topics discussed include Argentina's balance of payments position, the 2014 elections in Uruguay and forecasts on average consumer price inflation in Chile.

This publication focuses on the political risk and macroeconomic prospects for Latin American countries as of December 2013. It discusses the impact of the November 17, 2013 Chilean elections on the country's business-friendly policies and the projected decline of Paraguay's gross domestic product (GDP) growth with weakening exports. It discusses Argentina's political risk, economic risk and business environment.

The article discusses developments concerning political risk and macroeconomic prospects for Latin America's Southern Cone as of August 2013. Chile's current account is expected to remain in deficit in the short term due to weaker external demand for the country's mining exports. Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes is said to prioritize the Mercosur countries in his nation's exports program. Forecasts regarding Argentina's real gross domestic product growth in 2013 are also cited.

A table is presented which lists the political risk indexes of several countries including Afghanistan, Albania, and Argentina, varied according to their political stability, democratic accountability, and human development.

This section covers topics relating to political risks and macroeconomic issues in Latin America. The cyclical increase in Chinese economic activity contributed to improved 2013 real gross domestic product (GDP) estimate for Chile. The easing of import restrictions from Mercado Común del Sur member countries will likely result to stronger industrial production in Argentina. The Mendoza potassium mining project of Brazilian mining firm Vale in Argentina has been indefinitely suspended.

The article presents Business Monitor International's (BMI) monthly regional report on political risk and macroeconomic prospects for the southernmost areas of South America as of February 2013. One theme for 2013 is the turbulent period of exchange rate devaluation and economic decline in Argentina and Venezuela. Standard & Poor's upgraded Chile's sovereign debt to AA-, considered the fourth highest rating. The BMI predicts a win for Efraín Alegre as president of Paraguay in April.

The article focuses on the political risk and macroeconomic forecasts in Southern Cone of South America. According to Business Monitor International (BMI), the deterioration of domestic demand and commodity prices will weigh on the gross domestic product of Argentina in 2012. It states BMI believe that the banking sector in Chile still positioned for sustained growth. It mentions the economic risk, political risk and business environment of various states including Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

The article provides a risk narrative of key events, political challenges, and policy implications affecting risk in Argentina as of 2011. It explores the range of problems facing the government following the death of former President Nestor Kirchner and the engagement of the government and opposition in a competition to see who can spend more. It forecasts the condition of the Argentinian domestic economy. A chart is also presented depicting the risk ratings of several countries in the America.

A political risk report for Argentina as of November 2010 is presented. The country's overall standing in the Global Political Risk Services (PRS) Risk Index is provided. Highlights of the forecast include a high to moderate risk of turmoil in international business, 4.6% real gross domestic product growth and an inflation rate of 8.6% for 2011-2015. A 55% probability of divided government is anticipated. It also includes an overview of investment and trade climate, geography, recent history, social conditions, and relations with other countries.

This publication provides an economic and political risk assessment for Argentina as of April 2010. The government of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner lost its majorities in both legislative chambers due to the poor congressional standing of her allies in the Front for Victory (FPV) faction of the Justicialist Party (PJ) in the June 2009 election. However, this has done nothing to weaken the president's commitment to maintaining the unorthodox approach to economic management. An economic outlook for the country is provided.

The article presents a country risk report for Argentina as of August 2009. It notes the competitiveness of the country's exports, which was boosted by the 6.2% decline of the peso value. The gross domestic product of the company is expected to contract by 2% in 2009. Labor-related conflicts are predicted to increase the economic difficulties being experienced by the country. The threat of a possible collapse of the country's economy is explored.

The article presents an update on the political and economic risk of Argentina as of August 2009. The decision of Argentinian President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to move the date for the 2009 legislative elections forward from October to June 2009 is considered a desperate move by the president in relation to the economic crisis being experienced by the country. The possibility that the country will make its second debt default is explored. It is forecasted that the country's gross domestic product will contract by only 2% in 2009.

The article presents an assessment of country risk for Argentina as of August 2009. President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was successful in moving the date for the 2009 legislative elections forward from October to June. The government mentions that inflation is on track to come in at nearly six percent in 2009, although many private economists put the actual number to over 20%.

In this paper we do a couple of things: discussing a way to measure the welfare cost of country risk, and measuring it for Argentina in the period 1875-2006. There are two conclusions: a) the welfare cost of Argentine risk has been huge: for example, in the period 1976-2006 it was around 20% of GDP, several times larger than the welfare cost of any conventional distortion; b) this cost would be wholly paid by labor. These fascinating results deserve further investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper holds that the country risk premium is the triggering factor of the business cycle in a small, financially open and highly volatile economy like that of Argentina. A rise of the premium determines a capital outflow, an aggregate demand contraction and a recession; a fall of the premium determines a capital inflow, an aggregate demand expansion and a boom. We build a model where country risk plays a central role in macroeconomic equilibrium. We evaluate the empirical relationship between country risk and GDP, consumption, investment, and the current account balance. We compare our country-risk model with those of various schools of macroeconomic thought. Main conclusions are: a) Country-risk perceptions of foreign and local investors determine the fraction of world income they like to spend in the small country and the country's GDP adjusts passively to that fraction. b) Country risk causes a sort of labor unemployment that resembles involuntary unemployment. c) Openness softens the impact of a rise in country risk. d) Argentine time series for the period 1985-97 show a strong negative correlation between country risk and those aggregate variables, with causality going from the former to the latter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides an outlook on the political risks and macroeconomic prospects of Argentina in 2012. The external sector of the country is expected to decline due to the deterioration in the current account and the reduction of foreign direct investment (FDI). Policies imposed by Argentinean President Cristina Fernández which aim to stabilize the national currency are outlined.

The Global and Regional Political Risk Services (PRS) Risk Indexes that rank countries based on their level of political risk from November 2006-November 2010, with focus on the standing of Argentina, is presented.

The article presents a political risk assessment in Argentina as of December 2007. Christina Fernández de Kirchner won the October 28 presidential elections. Following her victory, she called for dialogue with society, business and media and committed to continue with last administration programs. Her government will reportedly offer incentive to attract the private sector preferably foreign groups, reduction of subsidies in transport and utilities and negotiation of debt to the Paris Club.

This article examines the condition of the economy of Uruguay as of November 2005. The real GDP growth posted by the country in 2004 is noted. The government's creditworthiness is examined. The impact of Brazil and Argentina on Uruguay's economy is described. An assessment of the country's other risks is offered.

Explains that uncertainty remains high in Argentina. Political bickering among the leaders; Doubt on over the viability of the electoral timetable; Failure of politicians to grapple the seriousness of the country's economic problems.

The article discusses economic and political risk outlook for Argentina. It cites establishment of the Ministry of Security to handle increasing crime rates despite challenges in improving federal police transparency. Although the frequent anti-government protest demonstrations in Buenos Aires are rarely violent, these are expected to increase particularly as the October 2013 elections draw near. President CristinaFernández de Kirchner continues to face problems with economic activity.

The article discusses the economic and political risk outlook for Argentina. President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is said to be facing challenges such as economic weakness, uncontrolled inflation and monetary devaluation. Security in the country continues to deteriorate as crime rate grows and illegal drugs trade keeps on contributing to violence and corruption. Aside from social unrest, relations between government and economic institutions are described as troubled.

The article analyzes political risks for Argentina. President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has expanded state control of the economy, particularly the energy sector and has dampen down a corruption scandal threatening her administration. While the government appears to be temporarily under less pressure, the business environment for foreign investors continues to deteriorate.

A political risk report for the U.S. as of March 2012 is presented. The refusal of Argentina to cooperate with the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) was criticized by the U.S. The U.S. also cited Argentina as a major centre for illicit money- laundering, which could strain relations between the two countries.

A political risk report for Argentina as of March 2012 is presented. The refusal of Argentina to cooperate with the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) was criticized by the U.S. The U.S. also cited Argentina as a major centre for illicit money-laundering, which could strain relations between the two countries.

The article presents a summary of political risk, economic risk, and business environment in Argentina, as of March 2012.

The article provides an overview on the political risk, economic risk and business environment in Argentina.

The article discusses Argentina's risk ratings in terms of security, political stability and government effectiveness. It indicates a deterioration in the score of the macroeconomic risk with a strong risk of further interest-rate volatility in domestic financial markets. It notes an increase in the score for foreign trade and payments risk and cites the need for tighter controls to support the peso. It suggests that the overall score for Argentina grew worse from 58 to 59.

The article offers a country risk analysis for Argentina. It discusses the very high likelihood of increasing social unrest as government tightens policy, and high likelihood of the government reneging on contract agreements and losing its congressional majority. The article also predicts a high probability of increasing level of violent crimes and the government increasing voting rights on boards of private companies and attempts to influence their operations.

The article discusses Argentina's political, economic and business environment risk summary as of July 1, 2011 including the belief that President Cristina Fernández's health may be the only obstacle to her re-election, the 9.7% year-on-year consumer price inflation (CPI) for March and April reported by the national statistics agency INDEC, and the boost to the automobile industry with the opening of a new facility in Argentina by Japanese carmaker Honda to manufacture compact cars for local and foreign markets.

The article discusses the risk rating of government effectiveness for Argentina. It reviews the history of weak political system institutions, the Supreme Court influenced by politicians and the bureaucracy with its low quality and no public sector reforms. It also notes the increasing ad hoc policymaking and government intervention, political polarisation due to the coming October 2011 elections and the accusations of illegal enrichment among the Kirchners including the purchase of a hotel by Nestor Kirchner for 2 million U.S. dollars.

The article discusses the regulatory and legal risk rating for Argentina. It mentions policy improvisation and intervention of the government adopting populist policies as the October 2011 election nears that increase legal and regulatory risks for the country along with liberalisation of utility and transport tariffs. It also notes the reduction of politicisation in the Supreme Court through reforms by Nestor Kirchner, the pending Magistrate Council reforms and the need to reform the inefficient and corrupt legal system in Argentina.

The article summarizes the watchlist on the risk scenario of Argentina. It cites the increasing political tensions, social unrest and diplomatic disputes due to the October 2011 presidential election, ineffectiveness of the government in establishing a coherent policy framework, accusations of corruption against government officials with their increased voting rights in private company boards. It also notes new debt default, financial and fiscal difficulties, tighter foreign-exchange controls of the government, export taxes and trade disputes.

The article discusses the rating for security risk in Argentina. It mentions the perception about the deteriorating security environment in Argentina where police are seen to be ineffective as crime rates increases while government policy on imposing new agricultural taxes cause periodic strikes by farmers. It also notes the political tensions due to the October 2011 elections, the illegal drug trade as the source of corruption and violence and the Jewish population in Argentina that could be potential terrorism targets of Islamic extremists.